Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate vs Heroes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,234 students
Heroes Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
| Measure | Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate Santa Ana, California | Heroes Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 1,334 | #5259 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12183 of 15,369 | #48678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,234 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 1,234 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 12.5).
- •Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 95.7%).
- •Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.3).
- •Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate is the larger school with 1,234 students compared with 396.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate better than Heroes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate ranks higher (28.6 vs 12.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate and Heroes Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate: 1,234. Heroes Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate and Heroes Elementary rank in California?
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate is 750th of 1,334 and Heroes Elementary is 5259th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).